Trail Running calendar near Manitou Springs 2026-2027

A high altitude out and back through Leadville's historic mining district, the Silver Rush 50 Run covers about 50 miles with substantial elevation gain and a 14 hour cutoff. The weekend also includes a 15 mile race, a juniors 5K, and LT100..

Experience the STRS Horseshoe Gulch Grind in Breckenridge with short and long course options. This trail event offers categories for adults and youth starting from the Blair Witch Trailhead.

Experience a high altitude 100 mile loop through the Colorado Rockies featuring 23,300 feet of gain. Run across alpine passes and historic ghost towns on the Continental Divide and Colorado Trails within a 37 hour limit.

A summer mountain trail race in Manitou Springs, Colorado, covering *12.6 miles* up Barr Trail to Barr Camp and back. The event is run under a Pike National Forest permit and is part of the Garden to Peak Challenge.

A three day, fully supported trail running stage race in Leadville, Colorado that crosses the Continental Divide between Hope Pass and Red Cliff. Offers a 51 mile Full Pint and a 35 mile Half Pint with a field limited to 500 runners.

Experience the mountain trails of Colorado Springs at the Pikes Peak Ultra. Choose from four race distances that take you through high elevation terrain including Cheyenne Canon and the summit of Mt. Rosa.

A single-day trail event at Staunton State Park offering a 5k distance with on-site vendors, recreation activities, and food. Registration is not yet open online and the race is cup-free with water refill available.

Experience a historic Colorado tradition where runners and burros compete together. Navigate mountain trails and high altitude passes while carrying traditional mining gear in this unique world championship event.

Experience high elevation trail running in the mountains of Fairplay Colorado. This event offers three distances ranging from a half marathon on forest roads to technical ultramarathons through remote wilderness terrain.

Two Brothers Up and Down in Idaho Springs offers two uphill out and back races on mixed dirt and paved roads, with steep sections and an aid station on the 10k. Both races start and finish at Courtney Riley Cooper Park.

Experience a Colorado tradition at the Buena Vista Pack Burro Race. Choose between 13.1 or 7.3 mile courses and compete either with a burro team or as a solo runner in this historic mountain event.

Experience the first ever trail race through the iconic red rocks of Roxborough State Park. Tackle 50 miles or 50k of technical singletrack and high country terrain before enjoying a finish line celebration with food trucks and local brew.

Experience the trails of Cheyenne Mountain State Park with three race distances ranging from a 5K walk to a 25K mountain challenge. This chip timed fundraiser supports park conservation through scenic and high elevation courses.

A trail race at Standley Lake in Westminster, Colorado offering 50K, 35K, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on packed dirt trails with lake and Front Range views. The event includes on-site music, drop bag areas, and live split tracking.

Summit Grays and Torreys Peaks in this 8.8 mile Colorado endurance event. Participants must carry a 20lb dry load while tackling 4,101 feet of elevation gain.

Experience the historic Race Across the Sky in the Colorado Rockies. This legendary 100 mile ultramarathon features over 15,000 feet of elevation gain reaching heights of 12,626 feet.

Experience the high-altitude scenery of Leadville on this 10K course, which follows the first and final miles of the famous LT100 Run. With a single aid station and awards for top finishers, it's a classic mountain run. Registration is open..

Experience high altitude trail running through the scenic singletrack and historic landmarks of Staunton State Park. Choose between a full or half marathon featuring sweeping mountain views and a festive post-race meal.

The Bergen Peak Half Marathon Trail Race will take place in Kittredge on Saturday 22 August 2026. You can run 11 miles.

Experience the rolling trails and scenic views of Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock. With distances from 5K to 50K, this event offers well stocked aid stations and a supportive environment for all trail runners.